Announcement... please re-read the simple guidelines for submission (below) so you can be sure your post matches the spirit and theme of this blog hop. Please do not submit giveaway posts. Also, please remember to link your post to one of the host blogs! It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog ... continue reading...
Top 5 bleached products that you can easily replace for a natural alternative
Pin It When I first started on my journey to real food, I didn't realize that many products I used were bleached. I assumed white products were white because that's what their natural color was. As I started to learn more about these products, I realized that most of them were in the baking aisle. Since I hardly baked, many of these products remained on my shelves for years. However, the more that I started to make my own baked goods, I quickly became aware that you could easily ... continue reading...
When Somebody Else’s Idea Becomes Our Truth
I've had this notion of ideas fluttering through my head for some time now. According to dictionary.com, an idea is defined as: 1. any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity. 2. a thought, conception, or notion: That is an excellent idea. 3. an impression: He gave me a general idea of how he plans to run the department. 4. an opinion, view, or belief: His ideas on raising children are certainly ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #86
Announcement... please re-read the simple guidelines for submission (below) so you can be sure your post matches the spirit and theme of this blog hop. Please do not submit giveaway posts. Also, please remember to link your post to one of the host blogs! It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog ... continue reading...
Naturally Sweetened, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin and Cranberry Granola Bars
Pin It Chewy granola bars. What's not to like? They are my husband's favorite snack and the kids gobble them up. I adore how easy and quick they are to throw together and are just as sweet and chewy as those "boxed" varieties without all of the "hidden" ingredients. The recipe I use is an adaptation from good old King Arthur. Sweetened with raw honey, real maple syrup and dried fruit. The honey and addition of extra virgin olive oil (feel free to substitute coconut oil) keeps them fresh and ... continue reading...
